President Biden leaves race, New mental health crisis centers, Trapshooting tradition

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President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Del., Saturday, July 13, 2024. Manuel Balce Ceneta/ AP Photo

We explore what President Biden dropping out of the presidential race means for the country. Then we learn about the opening of five new mental health crisis stabilization centers in the state and how to access them. And we hear about the enduring appeal of trapshooting in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Episode

  • President Biden drops out

    On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced that he is leaving the 2024 presidential race, throwing the contest into a scramble one month ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Two Wisconsin political scientists weigh in about what it means for the country and both parties.

  • The strategy behind Wisconsin’s new mental health crisis centers

    Earlier this year, Wisconsin announced that there are five new crisis stabilization centers designed to help people facing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. A coordinator from one of the new centers explains the treatment approach.

  • Trapshooting in Wisconsin, 125 years later

    Nearly 600 Wisconsinites competed at the 125th annual State Shoot, hosted by the Wisconsin Trapshooting Association. As the number of participants across America increases, we talk with the president about the sport’s culture.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Julia Azari Guest
  • Lilly Goren Guest
  • Jenny Wrucke Guest
  • Ken Michels Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Managing Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director